Jessie's Girl
Rick Springfield
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Jessie is a friend, yeah I know he's been a good friend of mine But lately something's changed that ain't hard to define Jessie's got himself a girl and I want to make her mine And she's watching him with those eyes And she's loving him with that body, I just know it Yeah 'n' he's holding her in his arms late, late at night You know I wish that I had Jessie's girl I wish that I had Jessie's girl Where can I find a woman like that I play along with the charade There doesn't seem to be a reason to change You know, I feel so dirty when they start talking cute I wanna tell her that I love her But the point is probably moot 'Cause she's watching him with those eyes And she's loving him with that body, I just know it And he's holding her in his arms late, late at night You know I wish that I had Jessie's girl I wish that I had Jessie's girl Where can I find a woman like that Like Jessie's girl I wish that I had Jessie's girl Where can I find a woman Where can I find a woman like that And I'm looking in the mirror all the time Wondering what she don't see in me I've been funny, I've been cool with the lines Ain't that the way love supposed to be Tell me, where can I find a woman like that You know, I wish that I had Jessie's girl I wish that I had Jessie's girl I want Jessie's girl Where can I find a woman like that Like Jessie's girl I wish that I had Jessie's girl I want, I want Jessie's girl
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Written by: Richard Springthorpe
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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24 facts about this song
Chart Performance"Jessie's Girl" is Rick Springfield's most successful song. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1981 and remained on the chart for 32 weeks.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by a girl Springfield was infatuated with while he was in a stained glass class in Pasadena. However, the object of his affection was dating a friend of his whose name was not actually Jessie.
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The Name JessieThe name "Jessie" was chosen as it rolled off the tongue better according to Springfield. He doesn't recall his friend's actual name except that it was a common one.
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Awards and Accolades"Jessie's Girl" won Springfield a Grammy in 1982 for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
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Film and Television AppearancesThe song has become a fan favorite and has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including "13 Going on 30," "Boogie Nights," and the popular TV show "Glee."
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Song CreationSpringfield wrote the song while he was working on his debut album "Working Class Dog." The song came together quickly and was recorded in a short period of time.
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Song DurationThe running time of "Jessie's Girl" is 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
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Use in Advertising"Jessie's Girl" has been used in numerous advertising campaigns, including a recent commercial for a phone company, where the song served as the backdrop.
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Lyrics AnalysisThe song’s lyrics reflect unrequited love, a theme that has resonated with audiences for decades, contributing to its lasting popularity.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Jessie’s Girl" over the years, including the cast of the musical television series "Glee" and punk rock band Frickin' A.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jessie’s Girl" is notable for its early '80s aesthetics and Springfield’s performance, which effectively conveyed the song’s lyrical angst.
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Artist Background"Jessie's Girl" is a song by the Australian singer, actor, and author, Rick Springfield.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1979, on Springfield's international debut album "Working Class Dog".
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Chart PerformanceThis song peaked to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1981, marking Springfield's first and only number one hit to this day.
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Grammy AwardThe song won a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in the following year, proving Springfield's talent and the song's popularity.
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Song InspirationRick Springfield has shared that "Jessie's Girl" was inspired by a real-life unrequited love. Springfield fell for the girlfriend of a friend he met in a stained glass class.
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Jessie’s IdentityThe name, Jessie, used in the song was not the actual name of his friend. Rick Springfield used a different name because the real one “didn’t sing well”. However, the real identity of "Jessie" has never been revealed by Springfield.
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Video AppearanceSteve Antin, who played the character Jessie in the Music video for the song went on to star in the movie “The Last American Virgin” and later gained fame as the director of “Burlesque”.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song remains a staple of '80s nostalgia and has been referenced in various television shows, movies, and other songs. Most notably, the song features heavily in the 'Boogie Nights' soundtrack.
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Platinum CertificationThe song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, meaning it sold over one million units.
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RelatabilitySpringfield has said that the song's universal theme of unrequited love is a big part of why it continues to be popular today. "It's a really human situation," he said in an interview.
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Cover VersionSeveral artists have covered "Jessie's Girl" over the years, including Mary Lambert and Coheed and Cambria, showing the song's wide-ranging appeal.
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Signature SongDespite having several other hits, "Jessie's Girl" is widely regarded as Rick Springfield's signature song.
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Influence on CareersThe song's success gave Springfield's acting career a boost, leading to his celebrated role on the soap opera 'General Hospital'.
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